Description
Asses the condition of the patient`s feet by cutting his/hers toenails, removing any hard skin and checking for corns, calluses or verrucas and decide on a diagnosis.
Alternative labels
conduct podiatric consultations
realise podiatry consultation
conduct assesment of condition of patient’s feet
asses condition of patient’s feet
implement podiatry consultation
execute podiatry consultation
implement podiatry consultations
conduct podiatric consultation
execute podiatry consultations
realize podiatry consultation
realise podiatry consultations
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Conduct podiatry consultation is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Podiatrist: Podiatrists are foot specialists who study foot physiology and pathology from a structural and functional standpoint. They assess, diagnose, and treat physical, sporting injuries, rehabilitation, medical and surgical problems of the foot and lower limb in their clinical practice. Podiatrists are active outside the clinical environment in research, medico-legal, and forensic activities. Podiatrists act within the scope of their podiatry training, experience, and regulating authority of their member country.
Optional skill
Conduct podiatry consultation is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Podiatry assistant: Podiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet, advising people on foot care techniques and the importance of foot care for promoting better mobility and general well-being. They also perform small tasks such as cutting toe nails, applying plasters and general clerical duties.
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